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The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-03-31

SOMETHING peculiar about match No
matter how you drop 1t it always lights on
its head-if it lights at alL-Ctepeldnd Sun.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-03-31

FoR Affections Of the throat and lungs
take Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-03-31

Love for labor is an acquired taste. The
average man was born lazy.-N. o. Piedy-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-03-31

A METAPHHsicAL paradox killing your.
self with hard work 10 gets living. Funny
Talk
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-03-31

RELIEF Is immediate, and a cure sure.
Piso's Remedy for Catarrh. so cents.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-03-31

A TRYING ordeal-melting fat. -Pretz-
srs Weekly.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1887-03-31
Spring Medicine

medicine, for two reasons;
LIST. The body is now more susceptible TO benent
from medicine than at any other season.
I'd, The Impurities which have accumulated IN the
blood should bc expelled, and the system given tone
and strength, before the effects OF warm weather
are felt.
Hoods sarsaparlla is the best spring medicine.
Il purnes the blood. II sharpens the appetite ~
tones tho digestion. IL oyercomes debility, IL
builds up the whole system. Try IL this spring.
when In the spring felt all run down ana 90
btAted l found Hoods sarsaparilA Just tho medi-
cine to build me up. My wife also, after much phys
cal prostration. found in its use new life and last
ing bcnent. Upon little girl, who had been sick
with scarlet fever It's eject was marvellous, restor
ing her to good health" &c, srRArroN, Swamp
scott, Mass.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
Strange Reverse OF Fortune.
IGallgnani's Messenger, OF Paris.l

A strange romance Of real life Is re-
lated in Paris journal. At about III the
night before last young woman OF twenty
i've, sordidly dressed, but OF manners re-
yeaing a superior education, applied to
the police station in the Rue Dancourt
TO ask Cor a crust OF bread and shell
ter for the night, declaring that she
was homeless and absolutely destitute.
She was given temporary relief, aud
the next morning related her sad story
to the commissary Of police. Her name
is Letitil de San Algazaa de Pombra. Her
father, who was a native OF Pau, although
Of Spanish origin, possessed large estates
in Egypt and Algeria, but, dying three
years back, all his property was seized by
his creditors. Letitia remained at Cairo,
where she had been living until all her re-
sources were exhausted, and was then
sent 10 France by the French Consul.
At Marseiles the Secretary.Generii OF
the Prefecture assisted her with rail-
way ticket for Nice, where she hoped
to obtain a situation as goyerness, but
she lost il, and not knowing what TO do,
resolved to come TO Paris, and setting out,
walked the whole Of the way, arriving
quite worn out with fatigue. She then
wandered about for three days and nights,
sleeping on the seats in the b0ulevards
and subsisling on bread, until, In despair,
she gave herself up TO the police. She de-
clared that her ooly relative in the world
was an aunt, Duchess de NJ, who Is Cha
noinesse in a convent at Madrid. The po
lice will inquire into the truth OF her story.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
value or the Car Tracer.
ICincin natl Times-s star.l


awe are not having such time about
freight.c cars now," SAID General Manager
Stewart, Of the C., w. and b., to-day.
"The car.tracer has been at work, has
hep"
ayes, and With good effect. The New
England roads are notoriously among the
worst in the country as regards keeping aud
using the cars OF other roads. Some years
ago, when / was connected with the old
Lafayette and Chicago road, we got hard
UP for cars, and sent our tracer out to
hunt them up. He found, as usual, that
a good many OF our cars had been quietly
appropriated By 0tter roads, and some
OF his discoveries were interesting, but
none were more so than when he ran
across one OF our box-cars up in New
Hampshire. IL had been seized upon by
some Yankee road and sent to this place
loaded with miIieed, and the thrifty Yan.
kee to whom the shipment was consigned,
instead Of unloading the stuff, had had the
car side-tracked and was making use OF ii
as warehouse, selling from his supply in
II as his customers ordered. At The time
our tracer found the car il had been on the
side-track for six weeks and about one
third OF the milIfeed still renamed TO be
sold. You may depend upon 1t that that
enterpiising Yankee had TO find another
warehouse for his mlllieed pretty quick"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
To Suppress Dueliing I'm Germany,
fGaIiguani's Messenger. OF Parish

The Reichstag has devoted sitting to a
discussion OF duelllng-a matter which
occupies either the Prussian or the Impe-
rial Parliament every year IN some form or
other-with no other result than to leave
the question precisely where IL was. Cabi-
net orders and other forms OF legal pro-
hibtion have been issued from time to
time within the last sixty years in Prussia
against the practice Of ordeal by battle,
but al the edicts have been lnva
riably administered with laxity
amounting TO positive indulgence, and
there + slill no sign OF an earnest de
sire or The part Of the Government
10 rescue them from the desuetude in
which they have 50 long lain. This weeks
discussion hinged on the motion OF a
clerical deputy 10 insert clause In the
criminal code against the practice OF sos
called American duelling, as we'll as to beg
the Imperial Government to take energetic
steps toward suppressing the growing
practice OF duelling In the army aud at the
universities. But Ii was clear from the de-
bate thet this proposal did not enjoy the
hearty sympathy Of the majority OF the
House, though It was referred to select
committee for detailed consideration.
Perhaps the sense OF the majority
was best expressed by Herr Won
Puttkamer, Prussian Minister OF the
Interior, who, claiming TO speak as
merely private person, said that
in the motion and resolution before the
House he merely beheld what would pre-
sumably prove an unsuccessful attempt TO
solve great problem, which past centuries
had already yainly tried to solve. BY the
author Of the motion, Herr Relchensperger,
laudatory reference was made TO the aboli-
ton OF duelling in England by the Prince
Consort and the Duke OF Wellington. But
the Germans are not yet nearly ripe for a
social reform OF this kind, in spite OF the
persistent boasting OF their writers that they
are the most highly civilized nation in Eu.
rome.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
THE WEEK or rRAYER.
Union Service at the First Baptist
Church,

Despite the storm the Union service OF
the Baptist churches was held at the First
church last night. The churches generally
were represented, and the meeting was one
OF the best yet held. Rev. S. G. Clopton
conducted the services. The singing was
very sweet, and the congregation was led
in prayer by Messrs. William Ellyson,
Thomas Sydnor, II. G. Burnett, j. B. Wal
tball and Rev. L. =. Bell.
Mr. Clopton spoke from the saying OF
JesiR, "Where two or three are gathered
together in My name, then am In the midst
OF your on our Lords idea OF good
prayer meeting.
l. Two or three gathered together IN His
name.
2. Agreement as to what they shall ask
Of the Lord.
3. Asking for right things--for blessings
that He would ask for If He were here in
bodily presence.
He indicated spiritual blessings upon
which they could agree to ask the Lord,
and earnestly and effectively appealed to
his brethren 10 agree that they need these
things, and to ask for them with humble
faith. Mr.. Clopton made very tender.
practical, aud telling talk.
DIR. Cooper made an earnest plea for per-
sonal union with Christ in praying as well
as in living.
Brief and earnest talks were made by
Messrs. Robert Walthall, J. William Jones,
Il. +. johnson. and Sutton, and the i'm
preston made vas good.
The meeting was voted one OF great
power, and all turned away with the feel
ing that decided progress had been made
towards the great object aimed at-a revival
in the churches, homes, and hearts OF the
people Of Richmond.
The meeting will be held at the same
church First Bsptist) at s O'Clock tonight.
Rev. DR.. Landrum will make the principal
address, and toe service will he with special
reference TO businessmen, who with
others are cordially invited TO be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
Personals and Briefs.

Judge Robert W. Hughes is expected in
the city te-day.
The January term Of the Henrico County
Court commences Monday.
Colonel W. r. Aylett, Of King William,
and Hon. j. j. A. Powell, OF Fluvanna, are
at the st. James Hotel.
The poetic and sentimental expression
"Sunny South" is not appreciably appli-
cable to this part OF the southern domain
just now.
The city ambulance-Dr. Rogers IN
charge-was called TO the corner OF Seventh
and Main streets yesterday morning TO a
man who had an epileptic fit. He was
taken home.
Colonel j. L. Darlington has sold his two
year.old chestnut Carlos colt "Lady Rich
mond." which was raised on his stock farm
near the city, 10 Mr.. III. G. Nevins, OF BOs-
ton, for $1,000.
Mr.. Thomas NJ. Fendley, OF Manchester,
has been appointed clerk in the mailing
division OF the postofiice Uice Mr.. w.
Dorsey Cosby, who resigned to accept a
position 10 a mercantile house IN Lynch.
burg.
The retinion and supper given at Central
Hall Tuesday night by Trinity Lodge, OF
Good Templars. at which there were yisi.
tors present from several lodges In this city,
Manchester, and Charlottesville, was most
enjoyable affair
The steamer Old Point Comfort, OF the
New York, Philadelphia and Norfolk Rail-
road Line, reached this city last night from
cape Charles City, making her way
through considerable ice. She will leave
this morning on her regular trip.
The Weekly optic, OF East Las Vegas,
n. NJ, of December 23d, notices the return
the day before of Mr. l.. J.. Booker IRON
Logansport, Ind, with his young bride. on
which occasion he was met with many
manifestations Of popular respect and good
will. MIR. Booker is well known here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
VA. THURSDAY MORNING. JANUARY g. 1887.

IN one Of the most eveutful careers Of modern
times. twenty-five years ago, during the
period when the petroleum craze was at It's
height, John McNulty, by sudden stroke
Of luas, became enormously rich. For many
years, while his money lasted, be lived like
q prince, throwing away bis wealth in the
most lavish fashion, and spending thou
sands Of dollars in single gifts to
those whom be faucied. His name
and actions we're proverbial with the news
papers Of the day. Then reverse OF fickle
fortune came. His fall from the height OF
wealth and popularity was as sudden and
signal as had been his rise. He appealed In
vain to those who had been the former re.
cipients Of his bounty-all refused to aid
him. From that time he has gradually de.
sceDded lower and lower In the social
scale. until now be has no place to lay his
head, and the quondam possessor OF mil
lions is the occupant Of dreary cell IN
Nount-Holly isil. He still loves to indulge
in pleasing "reminiscences OF his past lie,
and thinks that there is yet time for luck to
change again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
Atroeity BY Texan Negroes.
iBy telegra oh TO tho Dispatch.l

GALVESTON, January GA special to the
Eecs from San Marcos says: Particulars
OF most atrocious murder, committed on
saturday night, have reached here. Four
Mexicans were employed on the farm OF W.
C.. Simmons, on the Cottonwood, In
Guadaloupe county, to clear ana gruo
his land. While In camp Saturday.
night they were fired upon BY .
party Of negroes, aud two Of the Mexi.
cans were instantly killed. Another Of
the party was mortslly wounded, and the
fourth man was shot seven times, but man.
aged to crawl TO . house some distance
away. Before leaving the murderers pour
ed kerosene.oil over the body Of one Of the
Mexicans and set fire to It, burning it 10
crisp. They were traced four miles to-
wards Kingsbury, and were then lost sight
OF. The Eexican who is still alive stated
that two OF the men were negroes and the
third was mulatto or white man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
DANSILLE.
New Reservoir PrOisct-Narrow Es-
cape.

cape.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.i
DANyILLE, VA, January 5.-It Is proba.
BILE the City Council will proceed In the
near future to build a new reservoir on the
site recently purchased for that purpose.
The city has recently realized $4,000 from
the sale Of ITS stock In the Virginia Midland
railroad, and has Just called in $1,000 OF
bonds. II is proposed to reissue these
bonds.and the amount realized from their
sale, together with the $4,000 referred to,
will be enough to do the work.
Robert Mann, while doing some work for
the city last spring, had bis leg broken by a
large piece OF timber which be was helping
to move. He brings suit to day In the Hust-
ings Court to recover $4,000 from the city
for damages sustained.
A little son OF Mrs. A. ID. KEN, In at
tempting to Jump on wagon loaded with
timber, fell and one wheel OF the wagon
passed over his leg. The wagon was
heavily loaded, but, wonderful to tell, the
bows leg was not broken, and no serious
ipiury was sustained.
The store Of Il. E. White, near this city.
was burned yesterday, and the stock OF
goods consumed. Insured In a New Or
leans company for $1,000, which will about
cover the loss.
The City Council some time ago passed
an ordinance prohibiting the raising OF
hogs within the city limits. There Is q
disposition now on the part OF some OF the
members to revise the ordinance, and Dr.
Temple, city physician, will publish In
lo-morrow's Register strong argument
in support of the ordinance. This ordi.
nance has created considerable feeling
among a certain class OF our citizens.
Mr. j. ii. Estes. a prominent merchant
here, received a telegram to-day announc.
ing the death OF bis uncle, 4. K. Estes, OF
Lyuchburg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
CORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE OF
l. AN OLD NURSE.

MRS. wINsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP
is the prescription Of one Of the best female
physicians and nunes In the United States,
and has been used for forty years With
failing safety and success by mill
lions OF mothers and children. from the
feeble infant OF one week old 70 the adult.
Il corrects acidity OF the stomach. relieves
wind collie, regulates the bowels, and giveu
rest. health, and comfort 70 mother and
child. We believe II the best and surssi
remedy In the world. In all casss Of dysen-
terry and diarrhea In children. whether
arising from teething or from any other
cause. Full directions for using win ~
company each bottle. None genuine nm.
less the fac sisaffs Of CURTIS 4 PERKINS
ID on the outside wrapper. Sold BY ail
medicine dealsra Twenty-Five centss bot
tie. 10 <-eodlw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
ANOTHER DEEP SNOW.
Continuous Heavy Fall Yesterday
The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ing. &c.

The weather indications for Virginia
Yesterday were for northerly winds and
snow, slightly warmer. They were fully
verified, and especially was this the case
with reference 10 the snow. Tuesday
morning the sky was clear and bright, but
that afternoon those clouds which by their
appearance bespeak the approach OF this
beautiful vet unwelcome visitor OF winter
began to form. At any hour during the
night one would not have been surprised
to see snow fall, but 1t did not begin until
about o A. NJ, when it set in in
real earnest, business-like style, and
the large, light flakes continued TO
descend all during the day and night.
At midnight il had attained the depth OF
six inches or more. The ground was
frozen. and in many places the sidewalks,
where they had not been exposed 10 the
sun, were covered with ice which had not
melted since the recent sleet The earth
being IN this state was in good condition to
receive this soft mantle Of white, which, in
all probability, it will not throw of very
soon, and the walking where the ice had
remained was very disagreeable, and many
persons were unable TO retain their footing.
Tine SLOW is very light and slippery one.
Early in the afternoon the snow-plough
and broom were put TO work, and the
track of the City Railway Company kept
in such condition that, with double teams.
the street-cars could run very well. On
the Manchester line one car was taken of
and the teams TO the others doubled; so
the ears were kept running until after
night, though not on schedule time.
AS soon as the snow attained sufficient
depth the sleighs were brought out, and
the tintlnnabulations OF their bells could be
heard all over the city during the afternoon
and at night. This sport seemed to be
heartily enjoyed, though 1t was dearly
paid for, both by man and beast.
During the day, despite the falling snow
and the accumulation on the ice, many
bows spent hours on the Reservoir lake,
old basin, and other places skating. Thus
fer only one accident has been reported.
In that instance a young lady, while on the
lake Tuesday afternoon, when gliding
backward, ran INTO an opening where
there was no ice, and she would probably
have drowned had il not been for one OF
the college-students then near by, who
Jumped in and rescued her.
Ali during the day yesterday there was
quantity OF floating ice In the river. Be-
tween Rockets and Dutch Gap the stream
is frozen over, and In some OF the bends
gorge is threatened The two tugs-Henry
Christian and - Craighill--have been en-
gagged the last two days trying to keep the
stream omen. The steamer Old Dominion
came up Tuesday evening and the Wya-
neke is due to-day. The Ariel only clme
as far as City Point, at which her pas
.sepgers were transferred TO aU Atlantic
Coast. Line train and brougbtto Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06

day, as was expected, but will be seat np
Tomorrow. In . brief interview Win
Witrock this morning that worthy
gave 9 bit OF Information mot pc.
fore made public. which was 70 the eacct
that be stipulated with the detectives ihst
they must lift the mortgage upon
hIs mothers house before he would
.sturn upv any Of the s,clen money.
This, he said, they bad promised 70 40,
and added that II was done when they
went out TO Leavenworth, and thus hts
chief object In robbing the express vas
accomplished. The mortgage was ior
si,700. .,
The grand Jury has found an indictment
against Dan. Moriarty charging hlm win
being an accessory 70 the robbery potn pc
fore and after the fact. He has not been
arrested yet, and it Is said that be win not
be prosecuted, as It was through ioiofma-
ton from him that Witrock and his pals
were arrested. .a--.4s
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
Mysterious Poisoning OF q Whole
Family.
IRg telegraph 70 the


NEW YORK, January 5.-The family OF
Joseph Mauri, druggist, residing in Butler
street, Brooklyn, have been mystsriousl,
poisoned. Two deaths have already oc'
Cured. The family consists OF Mauri; his
wife Carrie; Louise, aged fourteen; Jo-
sepb, twelve; Martha, ten; Carrie, eight;
John, six; Alice, four; and Eugene, two
years old. With the exception OF ths
mother the whole family were taken sick
sunday after eating. Joseph went last
night to visit an aunt, aud died there to-
day. Eugene died at home this morning.
John is dying. The father and four chi.
dren are very sick, and are being attended
by five physicians. They are unable g
determne the cause OF the poisoning until
q post moriem examination IL held. NJ
report OF the case was made at police head
quarters until late this afternoon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
Another Ousbrsak Fsavsd IN Msxfee
lBy telegraph 10 the Dfspatoh.i

CHICAGO, January 5.-A Times speciai
from I'll Paso, Texas, says: Large bodies
OF Federal troops have recently been moved
up and down the Mexican Central railroad.
The reason for these man9uvres has been
n mystery, but II Is now stated on good
authority that an outbresk u feared In the
western part OF the State Of Chihuahua.
The population about Custbulrinchso
Is said to be npe for rebellion,
and to be only waiting for sn opportu'
nity and leader. Gcneril Rigera, COM
handing the military forces oil the
States OF Chihuahua and Duraugo, with
headquarters at chihuahua, on his recent
visit to this city arranged for the building
OF new barracks at FL Psso del Norte. IL
Is rumored that instead Of the two hundred
or three hundred troops heretofore sta
toned at Psso del Norte the number 10
be Increased to one thousand. and the
headquarters are to be removed from Chi
huahua to Paso del Norte. The Mexican
military have long favored the massiug OF a
considerable body OF troops near the north
ern frontier. A Arumor In this connection IL
TO the effect that 10000 troops are soon to be
stationed between Laredo, Eagle Pass. and
Paso del Nor.e for frontier duty, but this
rumor Il not credited.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
manchestsr News Notes.

MIR. Benjamin b. Owen, Jr., and bride
(nee yadeD) have returned, and are board
ing with Mr.. George Gary.
The funeral OF Mr.. w. c. Rice's interest
ing little daughter Viola took place fron
his residence yesterday afternoon.
There were quite number OF person;
out sleighing yesterday afternoon, and they
seemed to enjoy the sport Notwithstanding
the fact that snow was pelting them In the
face.
Henderson Lodge, ]. o. y. F., will have
its annual supper tonight.
District-Deputy-G Grand Master w. 7,
Hart visited Stuart Lodge, No. l4l, L. o.
q. F., Tuesday night and installed the fol
lowing officers: Past Grand, q. w. Payne
Noble Grand, j. J. Roach; Vice.Grandi
John II. Brown; Secretary, j. B. Walden
Treasurer. c. NJ. Cousins; Chaplain, sgd
ney Andrews. Trustees: William Foster
J. B. Walden, and Richard Green.
The following officers, elected Tor the
present year, have been installed by 10.
dianola Tribe, No. 2, Improved Order oi
Red Men: Prophet, T.. X. Sampson
Sachem, r. j. Chenault; Senior sycamore
A. X. Hooker; Junior Sycamore, Z. +,
Wommack; Chief OF Records, CT Wells;
Assistant Chief Of Records, j. ". McCann
Keeper OF Wampum, W. ii. Sampson
Trustees J. w. Toney, p. 4. Wommack
ana w. III. Kidd.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-01-06
Apprentice system ON the Union
Pacific.
n.lo

General-superintendent Smith, Of the
Union Pacific, has issued general order
for the regulation OF apprentice service,
which will promote the interest OF em.
ploy Is and secure q. higher standard OF ex-
celence in the company's service. The or
der requires that candidates for apprentice
ship must be between fifteen aud twenty
one years OF age, must be physically sound,
and must have natural aptitude for me.
cbanics. They must also be well-tralned
in reading, writing, spelling, and arithme-
tic, and have some knowledge OF grammar,
geography, and United States history.
The candidates will be subject to two ex.
aminations, one by a medical examiner ana
one By one or more instructors. Other
things being EQUAL. preference In appoint
ments will be given TO sons OF employees OF
long and faithful service, and especially to
sons OF employees killed, injured, or dis
abled in the service OF the company. The
term OF service will be four years, aud the
pay will be from fifty TO seventy-five cents
per day for the first year, 81 to sl.25 for the
second year, 81 80 for the third year, and
a2 for the fourth year.